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The scale of public anger has taken authorities in Spain by surprise, forcing them to consider taking drastic action to reduce tensions.
A top city councillor said on Tuesday they had authorised 160 apartment closures in this major Spanish city which is becoming increasingly popular with Brits.
The move comes as the backlash against tourists in Spain continue to grow, with passions running high among locals.
Binibeca Vell attracts some 800,000 tourists a year and is often referred to as the 'Spanish Mykonos' on account of its labyrinth of beautiful white alleys.
Only 2.4 percent of housing in Spain is public, compared to an average of 9 percent across Europe.